Local Salary Data

Chemists Salary in Washington DC, DC

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$160,000
2 filings
DOL Median (Washington DC, DC)
$160,000
vs National
+151.8%
National: $63,535
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,589
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$160,000
+151.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Chemists in Washington DC, DC earns $160,000 in nominal terms, which is 151.8% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $109,589 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington DC, DC

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
FINNEGAN$160,0003

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chemists make in Washington DC, DC?

The median Chemists salary in Washington DC, DC is $160,000 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Washington DC, DC a good place to work as a Chemists?

A Chemists in Washington DC, DC earns 151.8% more than the national median of $63,535, or $109,589 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.